Innovations in Crude-Oil Characterization: A Comprehensive Review of LF-NMR Applications

Ismail Khelil, Ameen A. Al-Muntaser (), Mikhail A. Varfolomeev (), Mohammed Hail Hakimi, Muneer A. Suwaid, Shadi A. Saeed, Danis K. Nurgaliev, Ahmed S. Al-Fatesh and Ahmed I. Osman ()
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Ismail Khelil: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Kazan Federal University, Kazan 420008, Russia
Ameen A. Al-Muntaser: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Kazan Federal University, Kazan 420008, Russia
Mikhail A. Varfolomeev: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Kazan Federal University, Kazan 420008, Russia
Mohammed Hail Hakimi: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Kazan Federal University, Kazan 420008, Russia
Muneer A. Suwaid: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Kazan Federal University, Kazan 420008, Russia
Shadi A. Saeed: Department of Petroleum Engineering, Kazan Federal University, Kazan 420008, Russia
Danis K. Nurgaliev: Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technology, Kazan Federal University, Kremlyovskaya St. 18, Kazan 420008, Russia
Ahmed S. Al-Fatesh: Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia
Ahmed I. Osman: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University Belfast, David Keir Building, Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5AG, UK

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 14, 1-33

Abstract: The advent of low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) has revolutionized the petroleum industry by providing a swift and straightforward method for the spectroscopic characterization of crude oil. This review paper delves into the significant strides made in LF-NMR technology since its inception by Felix Bloch and Edward Purcell in 1946, particularly its application in determining the composition, viscosity, and water content of crude oil, alongside SARA (Saturates, Aromatics, Resins, and Asphaltenes) analysis. LF-NMR’s ability to noninvasively quantify the total water and oil content, differentiate between bound and mobile phases, and measure the SARA fractions underscores its superiority over traditional analysis methods, which often suffer from interference and lack of precision. This manuscript not only highlights LF-NMR’s pivotal role in enhancing crude-oil characterization but also reviews recent developments that solidify its position as an indispensable tool in the petroleum industry. The convergence of empirical studies and technological advancements points toward a pressing need for further research to fully exploit LF-NMR’s potential and refine its application, ensuring its continued contribution to the efficient and accurate analysis of petroleum products.

Keywords: LF-NMR; petroleum analysis; crude-oil characterization; SARA analysis; water content measurement; time-domain NMR spectroscopy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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